Midwife Rec in LA - Ideally Downtown/Pasadena?

Acuffrose

This is my first pregnancy, and I'm considering using a midwife rather than an OB. Does anyone have a recommendation for a CNM? I'd like to explore birth center options other than a hospital. Current OB rec is for Dr. Chang at Huntington Memorial, and she seems great, but I'm concerned about going through L&D in a hospital setting rather than a place really focused on the birth process.

Any opinions or recommendations are highly appreciated! Thanks.

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